The Childhood Years - Page 2

Albert Einstein once said, "“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

Read more about the importance of fairy tales for children from guest blogger David Sewell McCann here, and check out Mothering Sponsor Sparkle Stories to get a FREE fairy tale to enjoy with your children!

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Poll: at what age should a child wipe their own butt? started by ElliesMomma (8/3/10 at 12:26am) 1 2 3 4	Hi, My son started wiping his own butt at 4yo, but not well.... 11/16/12 at 9:58am by Autumn M	60	14,155
my 5 year old daughter is still pooping her pants please help me out? started by shannon1234 (1/2/11 at 11:52am) 1 2 3	My son is 4 and will not poop in the toilet either. He has... 8/22/12 at 4:57am by AKA_PI	47	13,971
Anyone have 3 carseats in the back seat/bench seat? Not a minivan/SUV.. started by EHHMom (2/10/05 at 5:55pm) 1 2	I have three Britax Marathons in a Ford Taurus. The middle... 4/16/05 at 1:40am by tmarina	20	13,594
anybody know where to find matching family pajamas... started by Vixenmama (11/25/06 at 4:46pm)	nick and nora have flannel pjs and others HTH! can also find... 10/8/07 at 6:44pm by adon	13	13,304
How do you know if your 3 yo is hyper or just, well, 3? started by ajsgirl (8/9/06 at 4:19pm) 1 2	I once taught a preschool class that consisted entirely of... 8/31/06 at 5:52pm by Terabith	21	12,989
Oh My G*D! 16yo boy asks my 3.5yo ds to - UPDATE in post 129 started by peilover010202 (1/12/07 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…8	Big hugs to you!! 3/12/07 at 8:16pm by babygirl24	156	12,724
Funniest names you've heard for private parts... started by JSerene (8/9/05 at 3:42am) 1 2 3 4 5	We call them proper names here. I called mine a split apple... 10/14/06 at 10:29pm by dinade	87	12,692
I can't sleep! My kid is coughing non stop! started by lmk1 (6/16/11 at 9:52pm)	Glad you guys are doing better! It was a long one! 7/2/11 at 5:07am by Subhuti	14	12,660
White Anti-Racist Parents started by elmama (9/8/05 at 5:05pm) 1 2 3…19	I have 4 instances in my life that stand out. The first was... 7/13/06 at 4:12pm by lucyem	376	12,335
PFAPA : Marshall's syndrome? Anyone else? started by lushlife (5/6/08 at 10:24am)	Hello everyone. I am new to the forum. Never done this... 1/13/09 at 12:39am by hayleyg	16	12,314
Leapster 2 vs. Leapster Explorer started by O's mommy (11/8/10 at 9:13am)	I have been looking for some feedback here on the Leapsters &... 11/15/10 at 9:08am by ellairiesmom	13	11,845
What can I put in the pinata? started by StormySar (2/10/08 at 2:21pm)	We do these kind of mini toys with easter eggs too. Anything... 2/10/08 at 9:06pm by abi&ben'smom	10	11,817
4-year-old tired all the time started by Alohamama (1/22/09 at 4:01am)	Personally I'd have her iron levels checked and have her... 1/25/09 at 8:33pm by A&A	12	11,683
Making a fairy-tale princess party boy-friendly? started by catnip (1/2/09 at 3:19am)	My ds went to a princess party for a 5 yo. The invitation said... 1/2/09 at 10:56am by birdie22	9	11,573
Help! Fun afterschool activities for 9 and 10 year-old boys! started by zipworth (8/31/06 at 7:22pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by zipworth I am going to have... 9/2/06 at 10:59pm by Evan&Anna's_Mom	10	11,465
Children's Books I hate! started by g&a (2/6/07 at 2:09pm) 1 2 3…12	Quote: Originally Posted by AuntNi Love You Forever.... 3/5/07 at 3:55pm by North_Of_60	235	11,430
5-year-old grinding teeth in his sleep started by lexbeach (4/7/08 at 12:39pm)	DD grinds her teeth in her sleep. Our dentist is not... 4/10/08 at 12:58am by 2M's Mom	15	11,094
My 8 year old is developing breast buds started by Tigerchild (1/28/10 at 9:32pm) 1 2	I don't know if this is still going on...but I was alerted to... 8/19/11 at 6:07pm by Danz4me	28	10,969
How often do your kids throw up? started by happyday8598 (1/14/02 at 7:29pm)	I am not pleased to report that as of three this afternoon,... 2/5/02 at 2:49am by Milo	10	10,864
Top o' the year to you, May (04) Mamas! started by KKmama (1/1/08 at 12:32pm) 1 2 3…27	It's February already!!! Here's our new thread..... ... 2/1/08 at 1:37pm by Jacqueline	531	10,862
What age is average for a child write their name? started by tinyblackdot (10/13/09 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4	My daughter Lissianna could recite the letters of her name at... 6/13/13 at 2:04pm by army92yspc	79	10,836
My son and my breasts...a tad long. started by HappilyEvrAfter (4/5/10 at 11:15am)	If a parent is feeling uncomfortable with a child's touching,... 4/8/10 at 8:15pm by stik	15	10,804
Appropriate, non-scary movies for my 4 year old DD started by jchizever (1/27/11 at 6:39pm) 1 2 3	shows: 1. Bill Nye the science guy 2. MAGIC SCHOOL... 8/17/12 at 9:03am by BATDAD	40	10,484
How old is too old for skin-to-skin? started by JSerene (8/8/10 at 6:00am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Chamomile Girl I don't... 8/26/10 at 6:33pm by lakeruby	119	10,430
Average size of 4 year olds? started by Girl In The Fire (7/29/05 at 5:47pm) 1 2	My dd has always been at the lower end of "normal" for weight,... 8/4/05 at 7:15am by justmama	26	10,247
My little boy peed his pants in front of the class started by Ahappymel (10/14/08 at 7:18pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by pixie-n-hertwoboys yes,... 10/19/08 at 12:54pm by Ahappymel	44	10,231
February '09 Mamas ~ Childhood Chat :) started by Everrgreen (3/4/12 at 7:00am) 1 2 3…48	I need some positive vibes coming my way, ladies! DH and I... Today at 3:37 am by Mal85	952	10,224
How big are your 5 year old's feet? started by jenkuh (11/22/07 at 8:28pm)	My 5-year-old is a size 13. My guess is that the child is... 11/23/07 at 10:47pm by mamazee	19	10,046
Another month, another baby for the May '04 Mamas! ;) started by KKmama (8/1/07 at 10:35am) 1 2 3…23	Link to new month's thread... ... 9/2/07 at 7:34pm by Jacqueline	440	10,029
Book Recommendations for 7-8 Year Old Boy? started by monkeybum (11/9/11 at 7:39pm)	Thanks, Lucky Mama! This was very useful for me. :) 11/25/11 at 5:43pm by MissBright	17	9,906
Help me make a behavior/chore/expectation chart for 8 yr. old started by katybear mama (9/2/06 at 3:03pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by kangamom They can also... 9/6/06 at 7:02am by aywilkes	14	9,868
Please help...5 y.o. said he wants to kill himself started by moonshoes (2/2/09 at 7:21am) 1 2	While I totally agree it is very good to be cautious and... 6/16/09 at 8:54pm by almama	20	9,832
Boys and dresses! started by ninafel (4/24/08 at 11:01am)	I used to dress my little brother up in my mom's tube tops. ... 4/29/08 at 1:39am by pinksprklybar...	19	9,786
Dec07 thread for May04 Mamas -- just waiting for a new Ducette... started by TurboClaudia (12/1/07 at 8:00am) 1 2 3…20	ooh! ooh! I get to start the new thread! 1/1/08 at 12:33pm by KKmama	385	9,652
Distended tummy started by siouxm (1/22/07 at 2:21am)	I could be wrong, but I think if there were some grave medical... 1/24/07 at 1:06pm by Yooper	10	9,622
Movie Suggestions for 5-7 year old boys started by Grace and Granola (8/9/11 at 8:57pm)	How to Train a Dragon is a favorite around here! But my kids... 9/5/11 at 11:11am by mistymorning	15	9,596
Adenoid Removal-Eek! started by trippingbillies (12/27/06 at 10:55am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by lisac77 Some friends of... 12/30/06 at 11:01am by mommy68	20	9,589
Little boys with mohawks? started by cool_mom (7/11/07 at 11:55pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by hotwings640 I had a mullet... 7/14/07 at 2:29am by joesmom	56	9,482
My son peed his pants at school today because of his teacher! **UPDATE Post #107 started by CookieMonsterMommy (11/1/05 at 5:29pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by CookieMonsterMommy I think... 12/27/05 at 12:01pm by taz925	111	9,377
School Vision Tests (20/50 vision, what does that mean?) started by ramama (10/21/10 at 5:51pm)	That's a pretty mild diagnosis, but she might get glasses to... 10/21/10 at 5:59pm by earthmama369	2	9,337
My 4 year old won't stop pooping himself. started by Dillpicklechip (1/17/09 at 12:57am) 1 2	My san had/has this- withholding. I would absolutely talk... 2/5/09 at 4:27pm by alexsam	21	9,330
Appropriate Dolls started by loudmama (9/13/05 at 12:03pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mommycaroline Anyway, when... 10/5/05 at 10:58am by stafl	26	9,315
going to a no-sleepover policy started by leafylady (12/22/07 at 1:51pm) 1 2 3…10	I read some, but not all of the replies. I'm shocked at the... 2/3/08 at 1:57pm by UmmBnB	182	9,258
Child needs to take frequent deep breaths started by mom2happy (10/5/10 at 7:29pm)	I do this too, after a chest Xray (former smoker here) and... 10/21/11 at 9:33am by Qestia	12	9,173
Homemade hair detangler recipe? started by carrots (1/11/05 at 1:44pm)	Rosewater makes the most incredible lemonade ever. Definitely... 1/12/05 at 11:20am by LoveBeads	13	8,892
Ideas for birthday loot bags started by FelixMom (4/18/08 at 11:36pm) 1 2	DS had his heart set on a pinata so we went the candy and... 5/4/08 at 7:48am by bwylde	34	8,849
issues with 4.5 year old dd and washing vulva/labia started by One Art (4/30/08 at 4:10pm) 1 2	I always had a sensitive vulva as a child. I remember getting... 10/11/08 at 7:56am by mamabohl	28	8,818
playful parenting started by Denise K (2/2/05 at 12:42pm) 1 2 3…6	I startd a new thread here. 5/25/05 at 8:56am by wednesday	115	8,814
Poll: Daughters seeing Papa naked started by blessed (1/28/07 at 6:33pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by Kleine Hexe I keep waiting... 2/8/07 at 8:26pm by Magella	172	8,786
Who makes the warmest coats? started by jeca (12/4/08 at 9:20pm) 1 2	We buy the down filled coats from Kmart at the end of the... 12/17/08 at 7:45pm by daytripper75	31	8,616